The S-76 has its own niche between light city cars and the larger S-92. Version D is important in itself: the characteristics and equipment of previous versions can not be transferred to it without checking.
For a private route, evaluate not only the flight, but also the cabin: the convenience of landing, noise, luggage and the possibilities of sites. For a used copy, technical history is especially important.
02 / Manufacturer data
Specifications and uses
The S-76D continues the corporate history of the S-76 family. For this model, the context is especially important: the published figures and the salon refer to a certain version and the release period.
Family
Sikorsky S-76
Version
S-76D
Engines
2
Maximum takeoff weight
5 386 kg
Maximum cruise speed
287 km/h
Range
737 km
With 30-minute reserve in brochure conditions
Range without reserve
874 km
It is not a flight plan.
Diameter of the rotor
13,41 m
Sikorsky, official brochure of S-76D VIP. This is published historical data for a specific version; the availability of production and support is checked separately.
Why the S-76D is so popular
The S-76 family has long been associated with the transportation of business passengers. Version D retains this role, but does not automatically inherit the parameters of all previous S-76s.
In a real salon, the layout of the seats, the state of the finish and the documents for changes are decided. These questions are especially important for a machine with a history of operation.
Two digits of distance
Sikorsky brochure cites 737 km with 30-minute reserve and 874 km without it in its own conditions. This is a good example of how one change in assumptions changes a beautiful passport number.
To purchase, you need to check the support of specific components and service history, and for the flight - to perform a new calculation with passengers and a mandatory fuel reserve.